Saskatchewan’s economy has demonstrated incredible resiliency over the past year. Our province was not immune to the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, but we have implemented a number of strategies and programs to ensure economic and labour market recovery. As part of our government’s commitment to stimulate economic recovery, we launched the Re-Open Saskatchewan […]
I’m pleased to have this opportunity to report “behind the headlines” Ottawa updates to the members of the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Although all Saskatchewan MPs have a role to play in promoting construction in Saskatchewan, I have the duty and privilege to play a particular role. I sit on the House of Commons Standing […]
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How to boost your employees’ retirement fund without additional company costs If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that amazing and resilient employees are the backbone of great companies and it’s important to retain them. So how can you acknowledge that and help enable the retirement that your employees deserve, without breaking the bank? Now […]
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is getting ready to launch a new, client-facing IT system that will provide Saskatchewan apprentices and employers with faster, more efficient service. It will transform the way we serve our clients and we’re excited to launch it. It’s called MyATC. Apprentices will be able to self-register for […]
New facility scheduled for completion in 2022 In the coming decade, the need for rare earth elements (REEs) will increase many-fold due to their importance in high-growth technology areas such as wind turbines and electric cars. Canadian rock formations hold 12 per cent of the world’s REE measured resources. But currently, no REEs are being […]
After entering the Saskatchewan market in 1953, Associated Engineering has become a fixture at major infrastructure projects Plenty has changed in the world over the last 70 years, but one thing that has remained constant is the stable existence of consulting firm Associated Engineering. Founded in Edmonton, Alta., following the Second World War, Associated Engineering […]
Aecon believes building inclusive and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities is not only good business but also a way to address a looming labour deficit in the construction industry